How Iowa Hawkeye running back Akrum Wadley ran at the NFL Scouting Combine

Former Iowa running back on his NFL meetings and the value of being able to play on special teams
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Iowa senior running back Akrum Wadley breaks through the grasp of Nebraska linebacker Collin Miller in the Hawkeyes' first touchdown of the day on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.(Photo: Bryon Houlgrave/The Register)Buy Photo

Iowa offensive lineman James Daniels (78) covers Akrum Wadley as he runs down field during the Hawkeyes' game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.
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If Iowa tailback Akrum Wadley keeps his weight up, he'll be harder to tackle. So far this spring, he's having more good days than bad in that regard, running backs coach Chris White said.
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Akrum Wadley showed some nice burst and power at the spring game (51 yards on 10 touches). He and LeShun Daniels Jr. have the potential to combine for 2,000 yards in 2016.
David Scrivner, Iowa City Press-Citizen

Akrum Wadley had some electric games this year, and if he can make weight he could be the Hawkeyes' best backfield weapon in 2016. LeShun Daniels Jr. and Derrick Mitchell Jr. are in the mix, too.
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Iowa's Akrum Wadley runs down field during the Hawkeyes' Big Ten Championship game against Michigan State at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.
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Iowa's Akrum Wadley leaps over teammate Macon Plewa during the Hawkeyes' game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. The play was brought back after a holding penalty.
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Iowa football players celebrate one of Akrum Wadley's four touchdowns against Northwestern on Oct. 17. After a bye week, Wadley is No. 1 at running back on the depth chart, with Derrick Mitchell Jr. and LeShun Daniels Jr. backing him up.
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Akrum Wadley sprints into the end zone for one of his four touchdowns at Northwestern while quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) celebrates early and center Austin Blythe, right, pancakes a helpless Wildcat defender.
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University of Iowa running back Akrum Wadley (25) rushes for a touchdown during a NCAA Division I Football game between Northwestern University and the University of Iowa at Ryan Field on October 17, 2015 in Evanston, Illinois.
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Akrum Wadley chose Iowa over Temple, and it's become a history-making decision. The running back from Newark, New Jersey, has been one of the program's most prolific scorers and big-play threats.
Brian Powers, The Register

Then a sophomore, Akrum Wadley rushed for 204 yards and four touchdowns against Northwestern on Oct. 17, 2015, in the Hawkeyes' 40-10 win. Wadley and Iowa return to Evanston this Saturday.
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OK, so Akrum Wadley high-stepped on his go-ahead, fourth-quarter touchdown against Penn State. "You (saw) me give the ball right to the ref, though," he said this week. Wadley is Iowa's leader in rushing and receiving yards.
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Iowa guard Sean Welsh (79) is the leader of an offensive line looking to pave the way for another 1,000-yard rushing season by Akrum Wadley (25). Welsh was named a second team Sports Illustrated preseason all-American.
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Tailback Akrum Wadley led Iowa in yards and touchdowns last season. The senior has landed on the "watch list" for the Doak Walker Award given to the nation's top running back.
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